Organic
Flat Green Beans
"Nature's perfect crunchy snack"
A crunchy and tendentious variety, Flat Green Beans are characterized by their delicate flavor and snap when fresh.
Also known as
Romano Beans, Italian Green Beans, Flat Pod Beans
Botanical name
Phaseolus vulgaris
Product Details
PLU Code
93048
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
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Origin
Originating from South America, now widely cultivated in the United States and other parts of the world.
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Status
Approved
About Flat Green Beans
Rich in vitamins and minerals, they can be used in various dishes, from simple stir-fries to salads.
Nutrition Information
The nutrition facts for Flat Green Beans are as follows
One hundred grams of flat green beans contain 31 calories, 0.22 grams of fat, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and 0.5 milligrams of sodium. They also contain other nutrients such as vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate with the following quantities 26 milligrams, 28 milligrams and 64 milligrams respectively.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for fresh snap beans (green, yellow wax and purple types) and long beans, which HB66 says have similar requirements. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
5 to 7.5°C (41 to 46°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Adequate ventilation, usually in crates or baskets with paper wraps
Shelf Life
8-12 days
Storage Notes: Keep beans away from ice and water, which cause translucent water-soaked areas on the pods. Highest freezing point: -0.7°C. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 230-233.
Applies to: fresh snap beans (green, yellow wax and purple types) and long beans, which HB66 says have similar requirements.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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